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School of Molecular & Biomedical Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
AUSTRALIA 5005

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Dr David Ellis

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Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 6 - October 2005

Case History: A 10 year old caucasian boy presented to the
Dermatology Clinic with a keion lesion of the scalp which had
taken about 8 weeks to develop. Direct microscopy showed the
presence of fungal elements and the culture shown below was isolated.

Clinical appearance:

Direct Microscopy of hair:

Culture:

Microscopy:

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